“…the quickest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” – Tiana, Princess and The Frog
Man-Catchin Beignets
If the quickest way to a man’s heart really is through his stomach, then some Man-Catchin Beignets should be on the menu this Valentine’s Day. And, if my man doesn’t love them, at least I know I will. When I visit Disneyland, it’s a ritual for me to stop by the late-night snack stand in Orleans Square to get some hot beignets with bechamel sauce- oh, my mouth waters just thinking of them.
Man-Catchin Beignets
I do have a homemade beignet recipe that I’ve used and love. But this year I ran into this handy mixture at Cost Plus World Market.
Cafe Du Monde beignet mix from Cost Plus World Market
Ingredients:
- Cafe du Monde Beignet Mixture
- Canola oil
- Powdered Sugar
And for the sauce? Homemade bechamel sauce would be nice, n’est ce pas? But what would be even nicer (for moi), is an easier version using Jello Vanilla Instant Pudding mixed with a dash of pink… hot pink food coloring that is.
beignet dipping sauce
electric pink food coloring from Duff
Sauce:
- Jello Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix
- milk
- hot pink food coloring
Directions:
after mixing the dough, roll it out on a floured surface
use a cooke cutter to cut dough into squares
fry in hot oil 380 degrees
until golden brown on both sides
mix together pudding mix, milk and a few drops of food coloring
serve and let the man-catchin begin!
One of my best friends, Noelle, just relocated to Nice, France for a few months in search of love. So, I dedicate this recipe to her….. let the man-catchin begin!
delicious
My kids gobbled down half the batch of beignets while they were still hot. While you enjoy your Man-Catchin Beignets, (be sure to save some for your man), you can watch the Disney movie clip that inspired the recipe.
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